Persian Hamadan

Persian HamadanHamadan rugs made in the towns and villages surrounding the city vary greatly, from quality to knot density to pattern. Finer examples include the Hosseinabad or Nahawand, while the less precious are simply referred to, collectively, as Hamadan. Dominant colours are madder reds, indigo blues and whites, with secondary colours of gold and yellow ochre, and the rugs are often based on geometric medallion and corner schemes, Herati (the most common) and

also known as Qashqai Saddlebag rugs

thick pile plush rugs are lovely underfoot

Sub-styles of the Tabriz include the distinguished Tabriz Fish

In smaller rugs and runners

not unlike turkmon rugs

floral garden motifs with palmettos

Afghan Beshir rugs are hand knotted and emphasize geometric patterns in their designs

although some weavers use a silk or silk and wool weft with a Kurd wool/silk blend for the short pile

These beautifully coloured

these pieces are always knotted in rich reds and blues

a new design – the American Sarouk – became popular

The eye-catching and unique Loribaft is similar to Gabbeh carpets